Location: Atlantic City,NJ, USA
Summary
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, we serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, we secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems, thus protecting our transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
11/18/2024 to 12/02/2024
* Salary
$158,169 - $202,609 per year
* Pay scale & grade
SV K
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Atlantic City, NJ
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
* Appointment type
Permanent - This position is part of the TSA Leadership Succession and Development Program. This position has a Tour of Duty with possible extensions. For clarification see Additional Information .
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Top Secret
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
* Trust determination process
* Credentialing
* Suitability/Fitness
* National security
* Financial disclosure
Yes
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
HQ-LEFAMS-24-783950-ERD
* Control number
819545300
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* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
All current TSA permanent or competitive temporary employees, TSA-Wide. This position is part of the TSA Leadership Succession Planning and Development Program. This is not a permanent assignment; the initial tour of duty is normally 36 months, and with agency approval a second tour of duty up to 24 months. Any subsequent tour of duty extension beyond the second tour will be based on the Agency's needs.
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Duties
This is a secondary law enforcement position. Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71, November 19, 2001), you will function as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals.
The position is located in the Field Operations Branch, Training Center, Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The LE/FAMS promotes public confidence in our Nation's civil transportation systems through effective risk-based strategic deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) and other LE/FAMS law enforcement resources in both air-and land-based mission assignments aboard U.S. air carriers, and in airports and other transportation modes within the Nation's general transportation systems. As the Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC), you will be responsible for performing the following duties:
* Serving as the Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC) of the TSA Training Center located in Atlantic City, NJ.
* Providing senior level leadership and guidance to a workforce consisting of Federal Air Marshals, other TSA employees, and other federal, state and local law enforcement stakeholders and program participants.
* Serving as a primary advisor and authoritative consultant to the LE/FAMS Director and Executive Staff on ongoing training requirements and methods to improve security in the transportation domain.
* Providing senior level leadership, directing the work subordinate managers and performing a wide range of managerial duties including the planning, direction, and coordination for day-to-day operations of the TSA Training Center program and training center operations. Programs managed include curriculum development, training delivery methodology, curriculum review/revision, training safety, records maintenance, instructor qualification/certification, general academy administration, training technology, and certification standards.
* Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with multiple law enforcement organizations at all levels in support of law enforcement programs/teams within those organizations.
* Serving as a point of contact for LE/FAMS media and promotion activities.
* Serving as the supervisor for the other TSA Training Center first line supervisory personnel; assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing and evaluating the work and performance of subordinates, approving leave, coaching and developing employees, recommending corrective or disciplinary action, and assisting in the budget planning and managing assigned resources.
* Developing short and long-range planning and goal development based on the needs of the organization and coordination with customers both within and outside the organization.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* You must possess U.S. Citizenship.
* You must complete a favorable Tier 5 Background Investigation (T5).
* You must pass Drug Screening, subject to random drug tests.
* You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
* You must have prior experience in a primary law enforcement position.
* This is an Emergency Essential position.
* Must sign mobility agreement upon selection.
* This position requires Financial Disclosure.
* This position is an active Federal Air Marshal and may be deployed on FAMS missions / law enforcement duties as necessary.
* See additional Conditions of Employment in the Qualifications section
If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.
You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (0MB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Qualifications
To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15) you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in state or local government or the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is defined as:
* Leading aviation law enforcement programs in a geographical-dispersed organization;
* Providing guidance and making recommendations to aviation law enforcement laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
* Providing law enforcement briefings and reports; and
* Applying the provisions of the Aviation Transportation Security Act (ATSA) and demonstrating executive level experience in aviation domain law enforcement issues and operations.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL APPOINTEES: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
This position is part of TSA's Leadership Succession Planning and Development Program.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
* MOBILITY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in the wake of 9/11 to strengthen the security of the nation's transportation systems while ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA employs a risk-based strategy to secure U.S. transportation systems, with nearly 50,000 Transportation Security Officers, each day at approximately 450 airports nationwide. The agency continuously sets the standard for excellence in transportation security through its people, processes, technologies and use of intelligence to drive operations. As a member of TSA's Leadership Cadre, you may be subject to frequent changes in posts of duty and positions. Mobility is a condition of employment. Applicants and current TSA employees who are selected for a Senior Leadership position must sign and submit a mobility agreement upon acceptance of a job offer. Executing this agreement is required as a condition of employment for an individual selected for a vacant mobility position.
* Employees may be subject to 24-hour on call duty in the event of an emergency. This service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the position description. Selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.
* Selectee must be willing to undertake extensive travel, at times overnight, as required.
* FIREARMS CERTIFICATION: This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm. You must pass a certification at an interval required by the hiring/employing law enforcement component within TSA. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of firearm authorization and any other appropriate administrative action, up to and including removal.
* SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD REQUIREMENT: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.
* FITNESS PROGRAM: Positions filled from this announcement are subject to the Federal Air Marshal Fitness Program to include regular participation in a physical fitness program.
* MEDICAL STANDARDS: Selectees are required to meet the entry and recurrent medical standards of the Federal Air Marshal Medical Examination Program.
* Incumbent is expected to successfully complete all agency-required training.
* This position is a secondary law enforcement position, and as such, provides for the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for those currently encumbering a covered position. Provisions for continued law enforcement retirement coverage include the following:
* All candidates currently covered by Federal law enforcement retirement coverage as cited in this notice are subject to mandatory separation age requirements in accordance with applicable statutes.
* Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71, November 19, 2001), you will function as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and performs the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals. Selectee is entitled to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) of up to 25% of base pay for availability to work substantial amounts of unscheduled duty.
* LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(9)). A 'misdemeanor crime of domestic violence' is generally defined under the statue as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned, or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibited the possession of firearms or ammunition.
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Additional information
* The Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (Training) (SAC) position has a Tour of Duty. The length of a tour of duty assignment is generally up to 5 years. The initial tour is normally 36 months, and with agency approval a second tour of duty up to 24 months. Any subsequent tour of duty extension beyond the second tour will be based on the Agency's needs.
* During your assignment, an employee from Human Capital will work with you to complete a career assessment and to identify future position interests. It is TSA's policy to provide a consistent and timely way of placing employees upon expiration of their tour of duty. Placement is based on the employee meeting the priority placement eligibility requirements and qualification requirements for an appropriate vacant position, as well as any applicable career development assessment and agency needs.
* Certificates will be issued on an as needed basis, as vacancies occur.
* The applicant pool will be honored for a period of 4 months.
* If you applied to previous Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (Training) (SAC) vacancies, you must reapply.
SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD REQUIREMENTS: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this
supervisory/managerial position.
Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code; therefore, employment with TSA does not confer the Competitive Status that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at:
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.
When you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450. You will need to provide this information annually.
TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. For more information click here.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the competencies required for this position. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Grouping procedures. Under Category Grouping, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job; and;
Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
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* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Required Documents
1. Resume: Uploaded resumes will be accepted for this position. If you would like to create and submit your resume using USAJOBS Resume Builder, please follow the link provided: USAJOBS Resume Builder. Resumes must include the following:
* Contact information.
* Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience.
* Number of hours worked in a position (i.e., full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week.
* Performance level (i.e., band or grade).
2. Self-Assessment Questionnaire for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
* How to Apply
To begin your online application, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the Required Documents section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact ...@tsa.dhs.gov . Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on December 2, 2024.
It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application.
Agency contact information
Executive Resources
Email ...@tsa.dhs.gov
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Springfield, VA 22150
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Next steps
The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We will notify you of the outcome of these steps when they have been completed.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
We expect to make a job offer within 90 business days after the deadline for applications.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume: Uploaded resumes will be accepted for this position. If you would like to create and submit your resume using USAJOBS Resume Builder, please follow the link provided: USAJOBS Resume Builder. Resumes must include the following:
* Contact information.
* Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience.
* Number of hours worked in a position (i.e., full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week.
* Performance level (i.e., band or grade).
2. Self-Assessment Questionnaire for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To begin your online application, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the Required Documents section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact ...@tsa.dhs.gov . Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on December 2, 2024.
It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application.
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Agency contact information
Executive Resources
Email ...@tsa.dhs.gov
Address Executive Resources
DO NOT MAIL
Springfield, VA 22150
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We will notify you of the outcome of these steps when they have been completed.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
We expect to make a job offer within 90 business days after the deadline for applications.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
11/18/2024 to 12/02/2024
* Salary
$158,169 - $202,609 per year
* Pay scale & grade
SV K
* Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Atlantic City, NJ
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
* Appointment type
Permanent - This position is part of the TSA Leadership Succession and Development Program. This position has a Tour of Duty with possible extensions. For clarification see Additional Information .
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Top Secret
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
* Trust determination process
* Credentialing
* Suitability/Fitness
* National security
* Financial disclosure
Yes
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
HQ-LEFAMS-24-783950-ERD
* Control number
819545300
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/819545300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.